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Chief electoral officer off to Vanuatu
Wednesday 13 January 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands chief electoral officer Taggy Tangimetua is headed to Vanuatu next week as part of a team observing the country’s controversial snap election.
Mama Sweeny made most of a colourful life
Wednesday 13 January 2016 | Published in Local
Vaine “Sweeny” Charlie passed away in Aitutaki Hospital during the early hours of Sunday morning, following a short illness.
PM's media man not needed, says Beer
Wednesday 13 January 2016 | Published in Local
Given the size of the Cook Islands’ residential population, there’s little need for the prime minister to have his own press secretary, says Opposition MP James Beer.
Fua called out on 'fishy' Muri remarks
Wednesday 13 January 2016 | Published in Environment
The Opposition is calling out the government and Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s chief executive Halatoa Fua for making “fishy” comments about the deteriorating state of Muri lagoon.
Pitt hits back at park critics
Wednesday 13 January 2016 | Published in Local
The marine park row has turned nasty, with the Prime Minister’s press secretary hitting out at the Opposition’s claim Puna has misled the public.
Preschool still reeling over break-in
Tuesday 12 January 2016 | Published in Crime
A popular local preschool has been left reeling after two break-ins made a huge mess and left staff members feeling angry and violated.
Stray dogs a growing problem
Tuesday 12 January 2016 | Published in Local
Rarotonga’s stray dog problem continues to grow as some owners turn a blind eye to their pets forming large packs and wandering through villages, and even downtown Avarua.
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Tuesday 12 January 2016 | Published in Local
Cabinet has endorsed a recommendation by a three-person review team to make retirement compulsory for public servants at age 60.
Bowie visit had CI News reporters in a tizz
Tuesday 12 January 2016 | Published in Local
Cook Islands News newsroom 1983: typewriters clacking, banter and laughter, cigarette smoking, phones ringing, music. Office and furniture shabby and worn.
Locals snubbed for top legal job
Tuesday 12 January 2016 | Published in Local
A local lawyer and former politician is criticising the government for snubbing Cook Island Maori applicants for country’s top legal job.
Puna on a 'power trip' to the UAE
Tuesday 12 January 2016 | Published in Local
Prime Minister Henry Puna has begun his working year by flying to the United Arab Emirates to talk solar power with world leaders.
Local group supports US tuna boat ban
Monday 11 January 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s (FFA) stand in the current impasse regarding the United States tuna boats has been welcomed by a Cook Islands based non-government, civil society environmental organisation.
Helmet law a 'no-brainer' advocate says
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
A young activist is tackling Rarotonga’s road safety issue head-on – calling for motorbike helmets to be compulsory for each and every Cook Island driver.
Policy could be finalised next month
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
Stakeholders are set to finally agree on the Marae Moana policy next month, more than three years after Prime Minister Henry Puna made the ambitious marine park declaration.
Algae not harmful says tourism head
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Environment
Despite the growing masses of sludgy green algae blanketing large areas of Muri lagoon, Cook Islands Tourism is adamant visitors can swim there without any risk to health.
We could be world leaders in conservation
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Politics
With less than two percent of the world’s ocean under marine protection, should the Cook Islands eventually legislate the intended marine managed area, it will place this country amongst world leaders in marine conservation.
Puna's claims at UN 'misleading'
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
Just 11 days into the New Year, two opposition MPs have come out swinging at Prime Minister Henry Puna over comments he made at the United Nations climate change conference in Paris last month.
Kids' club fun for all involved
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
The Pacific Resort kids’ club is fast becoming the hottest spot for youngsters on the rock.
Kittens in need of caring homes
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
Esther Honey volunteer staff have plenty of work on their hands after being left with a large number of homeless kittens to look after.
Harvest staff search moves to Cook Islands
Monday 11 January 2016 | Published in Local
A leading kiwifruit company in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region is extending its search for harvest staff to the Cook Islands in the hope that some residents will take the opportunity to work there during the kiwifruit harvest in 2016 and beyond.
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